What Is My Squarespace Domain?

Your Squarespace domain is the web address (URL) where visitors can access your Squarespace-hosted website. This domain name can be either a custom domain you've purchased through Squarespace or another domain registrar or the default Squarespace subdomain provided when you first created your website.

Here are the steps to find and manage your Squarespace domain:

Finding Your Squarespace Domain

1. Login to Squarespace:

2. Go to squarespace.com and log in with your account credentials.

3. Select Your Site:

4. If you have multiple websites under one Squarespace account, select the website for which you want to identify the domain.

5. Navigate to Settings:

6. In the Squarespace interface, look for the menu on the left sidebar. Click on "Settings."

7. Locate Domains:

8. Under the "Settings" menu, you should see an option called "Domains." Click on this to see all the domains associated with your site.

Understanding Different Types of Domains

1. Primary Domain:

2. This is the main domain that people will use to access your site. If you have both a custom domain and a default Squarespace subdomain, you can set one of them as the primary.

3. Custom Domain:

4. A domain name you have purchased separately, either through Squarespace or another domain registrar. For example, yourdomain.com.

5. Squarespace Subdomain:

6. Provided by default when you create your Squarespace site, typically in the format your-site.squarespace.com.

Managing Your Domain Settings

1. Setting Primary Domain:

2. In the "Domains" section, you can specify which domain should be the primary. This is typically your custom domain. To set a primary domain, simply select the domain and then click "Make Primary."

3. Connecting a Third-Party Domain:

4. If you purchased a domain via a third-party registrar such as GoDaddy or Namecheap, you can connect it to Squarespace through the following steps:

   • Click on "Use a Domain I Own."
   • Follow the prompts to enter your domain and verify ownership via DNS settings (you'll have to log in to your domain registrar and add specific DNS records).

5. Purchasing a Domain:

6. If you do not yet have a custom domain and want to purchase one via Squarespace, you can do so by clicking "Get a Domain" within the "Domains" section. Follow the instructions to search for and buy the desired domain.

Practical Steps to Maintain and Manage Your Domain

1. Renewal:

2. Ensure your domain is set to auto-renew to prevent lapses in service. You can manage renewal settings through the "Domains" section.

3. DNS Settings:

4. If you need advanced configurations (e.g., adding email services, pointing subdomains elsewhere), you can access and modify DNS settings via the "DNS Settings" option under each domain listed.

5. SSL Configuration:

6. Ensure your site is secure by activating SSL. In the "Domains" section, look for the “SSL” settings and enable it, which is usually toggled on by default for custom domains purchased through Squarespace.

Considerations

• Propagation Time: Changes to DNS settings can take up to 72 hours to propagate across the internet, although it usually takes much less time.
• Support: If you encounter issues, Squarespace offers robust support options, including live chat and email support.

By following these steps, you can effectively identify, manage, and optimize your Squarespace domain, ensuring your website is accessible and functioning correctly.